Trainee procurement Jobs in Berlin

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting :

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Procurement Manager to spearhead the design and implementation of our procurement function. This is a greenfield opportunity to build a team, shape processes, implement tools and define procurement strategy in a dynamic legal services environment.

Key Responsibilities

D esign and implement a detailed roadmap to establish end-to-end procurement processes

Collaborate with legal, finance, risk and social responsibility departments to align procurement with firm objectives

Implement procurement systems and analytics tools to monitor spend and performance

Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards in all purchasing activities

Develop sourcing strategies with a primary focus on IT (hardware, software, support) and Facilities (maintenance, utilities)

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiation processes to ensure value and compliance

Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management

Qualifications

Proven experience (5+ years) in procurement, ideally with exposure to professional services or law firms

Strong background in sourcing IT and Facilities services or infrastructure

Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and strategic planning skills

Experience in setting up procurement structures from scratch is highly valued Experience in team management

Fluency in English and French

Strong organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset

What We Offer

The chance to build a department and leave a long-term impact

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).

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